A new study shows thousands of veterans returning from war with mental illness. Check out alarming details from CNN.com.
Nearly one third of the vets coming home from 
War is taught as a way of solving problems – by the very fact that it is practiced in this manner. What about the peace loving men and women - who have no desire to kill or maim and who could likely teach us all about powerful plans and inspire more peaceful approaches to problems solving?
Are we conflicting men and women and putting their minds at risk to the serious detriment of themselves, their families and communities later? The study today reminded us of what we already knew…
”Post-traumatic stress disorder, an anxiety disorder that can occur after the experience or witnessing of a traumatic event, can lead to depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other problems of physical and mental health.“
What do you think of the mental aftermath of war? Has anybody returned to your firm in ways that brought trauma with them? Where to from here as you see the need to care for the mental health of our troops?
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